SUMMARY: Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer, died at 31 in Buenos Aires under suspicious circumstances, with potential drug involvement, according to Argentine prosecutors. After being found dead in the hotel courtyard, initial reports suggest he fell from his balcony. Forensics discovered broken items and medications, including clonazepam, in his hotel room, indicating possible substance abuse. An autopsy revealed multiple injuries consistent with a fall, yet Payne showed no defensive wounds, implying he might have been unconscious. His family mourned his loss, while fans and fellow musicians expressed their grief through tributes outside the hotel.

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SUMMARY: Hurricanes Helene and Milton are expected to inflict damages surpassing $50 billion, potentially placing them alongside notorious storms like Katrina and Sandy. Most victims, especially affected by Helene’s flooding, lack insurance, leaving them financially vulnerable. While storm-related deaths have decreased, damages are escalating due to vulnerable infrastructure, rising rebuilding costs, and intensified storms from climate change. Experts warn that flooding, driven by increased moisture in the atmosphere, is becoming more severe. They advocate for a reevaluation of construction in high-risk areas and the societal implications of rebuilding after such disasters, raising questions about flood insurance and taxpayer support for recovery.

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SUMMARY: A Mississippi judge dismissed a lawsuit from the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists challenging a 2022 law banning most abortions, citing it conflicts with a 1998 state Supreme Court ruling that protects abortion rights under the state constitution. Hinds County Chancery Judge Crystal Wise Martin stated the association lacked legal standing as there was no evidence the medical board threatened disciplinary action against its members for not referring patients for abortions. The plaintiffs plan to appeal the ruling to the Mississippi Supreme Court. The case has broader implications following the U.S. Supreme Court‘s reversal of Roe v. Wade.

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